Clinical Research Assistant I - Snapper-Horwitz Lab

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital seeks a Clinical Research Assistant to support research studies by recruiting patients, coordinating documentation, and preparing analytical reports. The role requires strong communication and analytical skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Join a diverse team dedicated to improving patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, Psychology, or related field required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting patients for research studies and providing information.
• Coordinating documentation for IRB submissions.
• Creating data collection reports and summaries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Job description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Responsibilities of the Clinical Research Assistant:

1. Consenting and recruiting patients for research studies through personal interviews and written communications with patients/families. Providing detailed background information regarding studies to families, communicating all policies and procedures, and responding to inquiries. Evaluating suitability of prospective study candidates and making selections based on clinical knowledge.
2. Serving as a liaison to families/patients in research studies, conducted at both on-site and off-site locations, guiding and advising them throughout each phase of the study. Coordinating follow-up visits as necessary. Acting as a resource to study participants and addressing concerns. Troubleshooting issues that arise during the study.
3. Coordinating and preparing documentation for Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Committee on Clinical Investigations (CCI) submissions, in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.
4. Creating and preparing data collection reports and analytical summaries for review and analysis by the research team. Writing articles and summaries for submission to medical journals as needed.
5. Participating in training newly hired research study assistants.
6. Coordinating activities between the hospital and research laboratories to ensure correct testing and processing, and sending out specific instructions. Communicating project policies and procedures to personnel. Monitoring data collection, data entry, and informed consent procedures for consistency.
7. Performing other administrative duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM, Psychology, or a related field.
• Analytical skills to interpret complex data and problems.
• Strong communication skills to convey critical information, handle conflicting views, and mediate solutions.
• Advanced writing skills.

Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, unless eligible for a medical or religious exemption.

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.